Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer
The Evil Little Turd

james johnson
Okay, I?ve seen where people have used that goofy mask that comes with the kit, but to tell you the truth the mask looks like a pain in the ass to use. So, I?m just going to free hand a soft edge (maybe) ambush scheme to this little rascal. It will then be incorporated into a Western Front diorama using Verlinden?s ?Ruined Street?, # MDA 35002?.

Acki
Hi James, one day I´ll start my Hetzer too. Till then I have a look at yours.

james johnson
Acki, Have you checked out the mask? It sure doesn't look easy to use to me. Lots of cutting and taping from what I can tell at first examination.

Acki
Had a look at it. Mike did a great job with the masks.
Jagdpanzer 38(t) "Hetzer" (late) | Album by tigermike

james johnson
Thanks Acki ! I knew there was a post here but had no idea where it was. I might reconsider using it now!

H K
No nedd to use the mask. This is a late hetzer, so no ambush scheme ( if you want to be historically correct). Hard edge camo would be correct.

james johnson
Yes HK, I've been looking at reference photographs and can't find anything I really like (Something that is reasonably historically correct and is pleasing to my eye); and another thing I have against that mask is that my Hetzer will look pretty much like a whole lot of other ones.
I did like that greenish color Mike used.........
Hard edge you say? Hmmm..........

Mike Kryza
Hi James - the way you build the "Hetzer" is very interesting to me. Good progress...

james johnson
Yeah; I counted 13 layers of paint. my main concern is that some details will be obscured....which they have, a panel scriber will help some, but some of the PE latches are going to need to be cleaned up somehow.

Acki
Hi James, looks very good.